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Guan Gong, also known as Guan Yu or Guan Yun Chang, was a brave general who lived in China almost two thousand years ago (around 160 to 219 AD). He was famous for his loyalty and strength. Guan Yu was a sworn brother to Liu Bei, a leader who wanted to bring back the Han Empire. He also had another sworn brother, Zhang Fei, who was a fierce warrior.

Together, these three brothers fought many battles. They helped Liu Bei create a new Dynasty in the southwest of China called Shu Han. This was because Liu Bei believed he was the rightful heir to the old Han Dynasty. They also had to fight against another powerful group called Eastern Wu. Sadly, during one of these battles, Guan Yu was captured by a general from Eastern Wu named Lü Meng. Guan Yu and his son, Guan Ping, were executed.

Many years later, people remembered Guan Yu's bravery and loyalty. He became a Chinese deity, which means he was seen as a god. People started calling him Guan Gong, which means "Lord Guan." He is still honored today for his courage and strong character.

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  • 义勇武安王像 hermitage museum

    Woodblock print of Guan Yu found in Khara-Khoto. One of the earliest illustrations of Guan Yu discovered.

  • Three Brothers edit

    Liu Bei (left), Guan Yu (back), and Zhang Fei (right) in an illustration by Japanese painter Sakurai Sekkan (1715–90)

  • Guan yu -Summer Palace, Beijing

    A mural of Guan Yu's "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles" (千里走單騎) in the Summer Palace, Beijing.

  • China Shanxi Ming dynasty - Buddhist deity GuanGong or Guan Yu - wood IMG 9575 Museum of Asian Civilisation

    Wooden statue of Guan Yu in mountain pattern armour, 16th c. Ming dynasty

  • Statue of Three Kingdoms Hero Guan Yu

    Bronze statue of Guan Yu in mountain pattern armour, Ming dynasty

  • Baling Qiao 26 Guan Yu Studying Spring & Autumn Annals of Confucius

    Baling Qiao, mural illustration of Guan Yu Studying Spring and Autumn Annals of Confucius

  • Three Heroes of the State of Shu - Guan Yu (Sono ni Kan U) (CBL J 2072)

    illustration of Guan Yu by Yashima Gakutei in the Chester Beatty Library

  • Taiwan 2009 JinGuaShi Historic Gold Mine Valley View Left Page FRD 8822 Giant Statue of GuanYu

    Multi-story-high statue of Guan Yu at Jinguashi

  • Altar to Guandi in a restaurant of Beijing

    Altar of Guan Yu at a restaurant in Beijing.

  • Altar at the Temple of Guandi (a Chinese temple) in Osaka

    Altar of Guan Yu in Osaka.

  • Edo-Tokyo Museum - Kanda Myojin procession - full-size model of float 02 (15151921753)

    Cart for Shinto procession with Guan Yu statue from the Kanda Shrine, now preserved at the Edo-Tokyo Museum.

  • RARE THANGKA IMPÉRIAL DE GUAN YU, CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, ÉPOQUE QIANLONG (1736-1795), Sotheby's

    Imperial thangka of the Qianlong period (1736–95) depicting Guan Yu as Sangharama Bodhisattva.

  • Mask of Guan Yu

    A Qing dynasty opera mask of Guan Yu.

See also

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